Welding

From pipelines and skyscrapers to automobiles, boilers andaeronautics, welding is the primary process for repairing andfabricating metal components. For the skilled welder and flamecutter, there are many challenging opportunities available right nowand leading indicators show that the demand is likely to continue andexpand through the 21st century. At ECC, welding processes coveredin this program are arc, oxyacetylene, gas tungsten arc (TIG) and gasmetal arc (MIG). Cutting processes include oxy fuel and plasma arc inboth manual and optical tracer modes. Students also study and analyzethe composition of various metals before and after processing.

The welding program has a four semester degree program in advancedmetal fabrication processes plus four, short-term certificates.Certificate options are designed so that coursework may be applied tothe degree,should the student pursue additional study, and they allowfor maximum flexibility which makes them ideal for those currentlyworking in the field and for those who need to obtain greaterspecialization or more credentials.